Polytechnic alumni Ivan Ball and Scott Massey created their company called "anu" in order to bring the newest technology to agriculture, not only stopping food waste in the developed world but endeavoring to end scarcity in other parts of the globe as well. Read more about how their efforts landed Massey on Forbes' 30 Under 30:
alumni update
Alumna achieves Fulbright grant for 2024-25
Our recent graduate Olivia Anderson is heading out to North Macedonia as a Fulbright grant awardee! Read on:
Computer Graphics Technology grad joins Disney Animation Apprentice Program: Q&A with Joshua Meister
Joshua Meister from Indianapolis' animation has had an amazing career thus far—and it's only getting more interesting as he moves on to a long-awaited Disney sequel later this year. Read Joshua's story here:
Polytechnic alumni take lead on Olympic pool installation in Lucas Oil Stadium
Purdue Polytechnic alumni are out there doing amazing things, like installing 50-meter swimming pools in Lucas Oil Stadium for the Olympic team trials. Read on:
Technology Alumni Awards celebrate Polytechnic prestige, renewed alumni board, future goals
Twelve #PurduePolytechnic alumni received awards celebrating their noteworthy contributions to Purdue, their industries, and the world of technology as a whole.
From outsider to director: alumna talks Disney animation, lifelong learning, conquering imposter syndrome
Today, Purdue Polytechnic alumna Kaileen Kraemer is in the spotlight. She spoke about her time as a technical director at Disney, working on films from "Zootopia" to "Big Hero 6," and her journey beginning in Purdue's computer graphics technology program.
'Persistent Pursuit' features Brittany Gallarneau, Boilermaker in flight
The Persistent Pursuit reported on #PurduePolytechnic alumna Brittany Gallarneau. “I decided I wanted to fly when I was about 17,” she says. “My dad was my first flight instructor; he taught me while I earned my private pilot’s license.”
Polytechnic co-founded company creates new search-and-rescue drone for first responders
Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a drone manufacturer co-founded with Polytechnic alumni, has created the new Panther drone model, made in United States and designed for “first responders [in] search-and-rescue cases in outdoor settings.”
PlayStation, ‘Last of Us’ and beyond: Q&A with master’s alumnus Xingyu Lei
As a graduate of Purdue Polytechnic's master's program in computer graphics technology, Xingyu Lei has gotten to work on big-name projects such as “The Last of Us” and “Call of Duty” franchises, just in the first leg of his career alone. Read on to find out what advice he gives to up-and-coming professionals in the field.
Computer and Information Technology forms first grad student association with faculty, alumnus advisor
Purdue Polytechnic's Department of Computer and Information Technology formed its first official organization for graduate students, which will provide a support network for academic and social life, as well as helping with funding for conferences and travel related to students' work.